ADB projects Kyrgyzstan’s growth at 8.9% in 2026 with rising inflation
Economic growth in Kyrgyzstan is projected to moderate from an estimated 11.1% in 2025, but remain strong at 8.9% in 2026 and 8.4%
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Uzbekistan to develop E-commerce and bonded warehouses
On April 9, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals aimed at developing e-commerce and establishing bonded warehouse operations in Uzbekistan. Over the past eight years,
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Green energy generation grows in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power plants generated a total of 911.7 million kWh of electricity in March 2026, up 9.7 percent year on
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Kazakhstan’s grain exports continue to grow
Kazakhstan continues to increase grain exports, confirming the strong demand for Kazakh agricultural products in foreign markets. According to the Ministry of Agriculture,
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English-Renaissance play about Amir Timur has found a second life in Uzbek translation
Sometimes history comes full circle. In the year marking the 690th anniversary of Amir Timur, born on 9 April 1336, it feels especially
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‘100 Products Accelerator’ program launched to bring Uzbek products to global markets
On April 7, Tashkent hosted the official launch of the “100 Products Accelerator” Program, designed to facilitate the entry of domestic goods into
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Construction of world-class film studio launched in Kazakhstan
Construction of a world-class film studio, Dala Stage, has begun in the town of Kaskelen in the Almaty region. According to the press
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Shadow economy declines in Kyrgyzstan
The head of the State Tax Service estimates the shadow economy in Kyrgyzstan as currently standing at approximately 12%. Almambet Shykmamatov told local
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Uzbekistan ranks low in global internet freedom rankings
The Cloudwards analytical project published the Internet Freedom by Country in 2026 report. It analyzed data from various sources across four key categories
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Kazakhstan to develop coal industry and coal-fired power generation
A Government meeting on April 7 chaired by Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov discussed issues of developing coal energy and implementing the
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U.S.-Uzbekistan Business Investment Council launched
On April 6, Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor attended the first meeting in Washington D.C. of the U.S.-Uzbekistan Business
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Strategic link of Zangezur Corridor and Trans-Caspian Transport Route highlighted at OTS meeting in Baku
The project of the Zangezur Corridor was high on the agenda of the second meeting of heads of government of the member states
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In Kazakhstan, basements and parking lots will become shelters in emergency situations
Kazakhstan has approved regulations for equipping shelters for the population protection. The new standard covers basements, underground parking lots, and other subterranean spaces,
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‘A city not for people’: an urban diagnosis for Tashkent
Bekhzod Khashimov, an economist and researcher at the University of Wisconsin, analyzed the current state of Tashkent’s urban environment. He’s come to the
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Uzbekistan improves its position in the Index of Economic Freedom
According to the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom published by The Heritage Foundation, Uzbekistan scored 60.3 points and ranked 86th globally, improving its result by
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Spending on food ‘eats’ large portion of Kazakhstanis’ income
A large share of expenditure on food remains the main indicator of low well-being of the population in Kazakhstan. In 2025, spending on
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Uzbekistan among countries with ‘water debt’
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Uzbekistan annually consumes 23% more water than nature can replenish. The
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UN Tourism thematic office ‘Tourism on the Silk Road’ opens in Samarkand
UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais visited the city of Samarkand, as part of her official visit to Uzbekistan, where she took part
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Kazakhstan and China plan to build a $1.2 billion steel plant
In China’s Fujian province, discussions were held regarding the localization of production and the launch of new Chinese enterprises with investments of up
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Consumer lending dominates microloan sector in Kyrgyzstan
In 2025, microcredit organizations in Kyrgyzstan issued loans totaling approximately $983 million to more than 1.685 million recipients, according to the latest data released by